Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
New Jersey sold legalization as an exit ramp from the old playbook: fewer arrests, less stigma, more sanity. Now, a top state lawmaker is floating a bill that walks straight back toward punishing the buyer. In the new 2026–2027 session, New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari has reintroduced S3171, a measure that would create a…
WTF, New Jersey!? Lawmakers Want to Criminalize Legacy Weed Buyers Read More »
Legal weed looks good on paper. Dispensaries that feel like Apple stores. Influencer product drops. Celebrities launching “wellness” brands from Manhattan to Malibu. But peel back the shiny packaging and the question hits hard: Who’s really cashing in on cannabis, and who’s still paying the price? That’s the heartbeat of Kiss My Grass, a short…
‘Kiss My Grass’ Speaks Truth Read More »
A Florida Senate panel has advanced legislation to ban smoking or vaping marijuana in public places, a development that comes as an industry-funded campaign is seeking to place a recreational cannabis legalization initiative on the November ballot. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee on Tuesday approved the bill, which defines a public place as “a place to…
Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill To Ban Public Marijuana Smoking Ahead Read More »
Stressed Out Mice Chose Weed For Relaxation Why Cannabis Really Is The Top Choice For Combating Stress No one is immune to stress. Even animals can feel stressed out. And when organisms are exposed to stress, we’re forced to examine our behavior and soothe ourselves. And we’ll always go back to what works…
Stressed Out Mice Prefer Cannabis for Relaxation in New Lab Read More »
“South Carolina can take an important step forward on regulating the hemp industry, protecting our families and ensuring access to these products.” By David Spang, Coastal Green Welless via South Carolina Daily Gazette In South Carolina, the hemp industry is at a crossroads. Without sensible regulation for the sale of hemp and hemp-derived products, we…
South Carolina Lawmakers Should Pass Hemp Legislation That Smartly Regulates Read More »
What Happens When You Replace Alcohol With Weed For 30 Days Everyone Needs To Try This Alcohol has been the default stress-reliever, social lubricant, and go-to ‘fun juice’ for decades, all over the world. Have a glass or two after work to decompress. Destress with friends over happy hour. Pour a bottle during…
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Marijuana and other drugs are not as dangerous as laws written half a century ago say they are, according to a new scientific review. Since the passage of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970, U.S. drug laws have been dictated by rigid categories that supposedly reflect the dangers posed by different substances—but the new…
Marijuana’s Restrictive Federal Classification Isn’t Supported By Science, New Study Read More »
The Indiana House of Representatives defeated an amendment aimed at allowing farmers to begin growing marijuana. The amendment, from Rep. Kyle Miller (D), would have directed the state chemist and seed commissioner to issue special use permits to between three and 10 farmers for the cultivation of marijuana seed, with geographic distribution requirements. While Miller…
Indiana House Rejects Amendment To Let Farmers Begin Cultivating Marijuana Read More »
“It is largely up to individuals and dispensaries to ensure they are in compliance with the portion of this rule related to purchases.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri cannabis regulators have changed their guidance on whether or not medical marijuana patients can purchase from licensed dispensaries as a regular consumer, following complaints over the…
Missouri Regulators Move To Clarify Medical Marijuana Patients’ Purchasing Limits Read More »
This article originally appeared in High Times Magazine’s 50th Anniversary Print Issue. Order yours here and get it delivered to your door. The sound of the machines is hypnotic. A constant clatter, a rhythmic dance of gears that seem to breathe. Each turn, each metallic click, is the heartbeat of a fading craft. And at…
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